The Spirit Celebration in Denton, Texas, was over the weekend. Cheer Central traveled by bus as a team. The team ended up in second place out of a large number of teams! They also were awarded their Bid to the World Championships in April. This is an amazing feat! This is very early in the season for them to be so good. They competed twice on Sunday. At the end of the routine, when they fall to the ground, they spell out "SUNS".

SUPER PROUD MAMA NOTE: Miss Blake was awarded a "WOW" award at the end of the competition. This is an individual award which I have never seen offered at any competition. They said she had a genuine smile and they couldn't take their eyes off of her as she performed. Yea Baby! That's my girl! xo

Blake's senior pictures!

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Building a deck!

Sure there is snow on the ground and the temperature has not been above 40 degrees, but we're building a deck! The boys and good friend, Rob, have been hard at work. I want a hexagon shape with the center cut out to add the fire pit in the middle. I have not been their favorite for the past two days. Clay would much rather do square with no bells and whistles. Thank you, Sweetie, for lovin' me SO much! xo

Competition Season Starts!

Yes, it is too early for competition season! Blake's team will travel to Denton, Texas next weekend to compete in their first National Competition. Two teams of 20 from their gym will be traveling by bus. I volunteered to miss this one.
The gym had thier beginning of the year "Showoff" yesterday. The teams were AMAZING!!! Blake's team is one of two premier, level 5 teams! I am super excited for the new season. They have new uniforms this year and new routines. I have pictures and videos of both that I am dying to post, but they are top secret until I hear otherwise. Crazy, I know, but this is serious stuff! ;o)

Elk Hunting

Evan and Clay left for Chaffee County to elk hunt on Friday. Blake and I enjoyed a weekend with no boys in the house. ;o) We finally heard from the boys late Sunday to hear they have had no luck yet. They were going to hunt Monday morning and return home late that night. I am crossing my fingers for a kill. I would really like to have my boys home next weekend. They, on the other hand, are probably enjoying the free time, cussin', passin' gas, drinkin'(for Clay), and smellin' pretty rank. Don't get too used to it. Reality awaits in Fort Collins!

Wrestling Season!

Evan has decided to go out for wrestling and we are proud parents!! The practices are mostly conditioning and we rarely hear him complain. The meets are set up as varsity wrestles first in sixteen weight categories from 75 lbs. to 167 lbs. and heavy weight. Varsity is chosen two days before the meet and could be either an eighth grader or a seventh grader. Evan was varsity this week at 167. Preston vs. Kinard was Friday afternoon and Preston pretty much got spanked, but it was our first meet. We will get the hang of it. Evan wrestled an eighth grader who I thought had a full beard! But anyhoo, having seven days of practice with no wrestling background and no signs of whiskers, he did awesome! He didn't win, but he gave it his all and we couldn't be more proud! Matches are Tuesday and Friday! Go Pumas!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

The kids are getting older and Halloween just isn't the same. Evan is 13 yet looks like he is 18 so trick-or-treating is out of the question. He needed a new gig this year. He dressed up as "Jason" and sat in the bushes in front of the house. We all got a kick out of the kids who hesitated to come to the door. He didn't confront anyone, just sat silently. Good Fun!
Blake was able to dress up for today's practice where she arrived as a Super Hero!
Please don't grow up. Please don't grow up! Please don't grow up! xo

CSU Football!

We attended the CSU - New Mexico game yesterday and witnessed a big win for CSU!! Blake has some cheer friends who are wanting to cheer at the University of New Mexico next fall so we wanted to check things out. To be honest, we're not feelin' it.
At the game, we ran into several old friends and had a fantastic time. Great day! R-A-M-S- Rams!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

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Poker Party at the Perry's

Evan decided he wanted to go to Hooters with a group of buddies and see how badly his sister could embarrass him. She did a pretty good job!
After Hooters, six thirteen-year-olds came over and played poker. Bless Clay's patient huge heart! He was the dealer and managed to keep them somewhat focused yet very entertained.
The evening ended with a sleep over and a serious game of hide-and-seek! Yikes, my house may never be the same.
Happy Happy Birthday Evan! xo

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" . . .well it was a great birthday, no homework and we won the game!"
Evan


Leave it to my guy to have such simple expectations. He makes me so proud! xo

Seventh grade football . . . out!

The season is over and we are sad. We had a blast watching Evan and the Preston Pumas play ball this fall. They ended the season 3-5. Watch out for next year's team!! Evan has expressed an interest in wrestling. The first meeting is this Monday. We can't wait! xo

Official Legal Document!

Well, my little boy is turning 13 in three days! Good thing I have this document he created five years ago after witnessing an argument between his teenage sister and her mom. It reads "When I'm a teanager I will act mitcher." It has his "Signicher" and the "Legle Dockyoment" seal. Phew, I am a lucky mom! Any signs of immaturity and I am playing this card.

Date Night!

Clay and I went to a wedding directly after the game. We stayed the night and enjoyed an evening together. Yeah for Date Night!

CSU Pueblo Game

CSU-Pueblo played the School of Mines this Saturday. Our nephew, Grant, played a great game. He is a strong defensive player and we just love to watch him play. He sacked the quarterback, tipped a ball for an interception, and hustled the entire game. We are very impressed! They didn't get a win, unfortunately, due to, what we think, was a bad call. We enjoyed a chilly fall afternoon with the family.

Like No Place Else

Fall color in Colorado is at its peak. These are some photos a friend of ours took in Ridgeway and Telluride. Too gorgeous not to share! Enjoy! xo

Big Win against Wellington!!

Preston Pumas 20 - Wellington Eagles 0!!!
It's either going our way BIG or it's NOT. There really has been no middle ground. Evan did great tonight playing both sides of the ball. He came up to Clay and I after the game with a huge smile and a high-five, stating, "That's 4 'pancakes' and 1 injured player!" (The Wellington player Evan tackled on the last play of the game didn't get up for a while.) Proud moment! xo
There are two more games left in the season. We will still have a chance to break even on our season! Go Pumas!

Fossil Ridge Football

Blake's high school, Fossil Ridge, played Rocky Mountain High School in football on Friday night. Recently being thrown into the 5A division and struggling to keep a coach on staff, Fossil Ridge was definitely the underdog. At half time, we were down 10 - 28. We came back to win the game 38 - 35 with 3 seconds left in the game. What a night!
The kids from Rocky Mountain are Fort Collins boys who went to elementary school with Blake when we lived on the west side of town. I love those boys and hate to see them defeated. Yet to hear Fossil Ridge students chant "We believe we will win!" with hands held high, I am thrilled and proud to be a SaberCat! Raawrrr!

Senior Class Picture

Now this is crazy. Here is a picture of Blake and her friends, Maddie and Kate. They were taking their Senior Class picture. The picture is the "silly" shot of the entire class. The three girls decided to do the "Charlie's Angels" pose with their fingers posed as guns. When we got the picture back, the school edited out the fingers (guns). I mean, really?!? Come on!!!

Hooters Girl of the Month - October

I know, WHAT?!, right? Blake came home last night to inform us that she was chosen as "Hooters Girl of the Month" for the month of October. They absoluetly love her! Well, who wouldn't? She is still having so much fun working there and we really are proud of her. For working only two days a week and really having no hoot, she really has made an impression. You go girl! xo